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The VAT rate could hike to 13.5%
There's a call on Government to consider the implications a higher VAT would have on the smaller elements of hospitality.
The Cabinet is due to meet on Tuesday to announce whether to hike the tourism VAT rate to 13.5%.
The current rate stands at 9%.
Fota Island Resort General Manager John O'Flynn says an extra tourism VAT rate isn't necessary:
Legislation To Establish First All-Ireland University To Be Brought To Cabinet Next Week
It follows the announcement of a partnership between Queens University Belfast and Dundalk Institute of Technology last November
Latest Report Shows 227 Adults Faced Homelessness In Kildare
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today (24th of April) published the Monthly Homeless Report for March 2026.
Three Groups In Kildare To Receive Funding for Water Quality Improvements
The funds aim to to help community groups and organisations to deliver a wide range of projects to improve water quality nationwide
Kildare To See Good Weather For The Weekend, As Temperatures Could Reach 21 Degrees
Ireland is one of the driest places in Europe right now
Ireland Meets EU Air Pollution Targets
Ireland is on track to meet its targets for 2030
Meta Reportedly Set To Cut 10% Of Global Workforce
The cuts come as Meta increases spending on Artificial Intelligence
Nearly One In Three Women Face Barriers To Free Contraception Scheme
It follows research carried out by The National Women's Council and Trinity College Dublin
David Mongey Appointed Chair of Irish National Stud Board
Kildare South TD & Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon praises industry expertise as Mongey succeeds late Dan Flinter
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